The OARS Model (Motivational Interviewing)

What does the A in OARS stand for?

What does the R in OARS stand for?

• (Build) Rapport

• Reflective (Listening)

• (Roll with) Resistance

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The O in OARS stands for Open-_____ Questions.

The interviewer's goal is to elicit ______ talk from the interviewee.

In your own words, what is CHANGE TALK and why is it significant in the context of Motivational Interviewing?

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Which ONE of the four elements of the OARS model does the following belong to?
"Paraphrase and highlight the most important elements of the conversation "

Select the element of OARS that matches the following purpose:
Building rapport, confidence and self-efficacy

• Open-Ended Questions

• Affirmations

• Reflective Listening

• Summarizing

Select the element of OARS that matches the following purpose:
"Learning about the patient's past experiences, feelings, and behaviours"

• Open-Ended Questions

• Affirmations

• Reflective Listening

• Summarizing

Select the element of OARS that matches the following purpose:
"Demonstrating to the patient that you are attentive and trying to understand their situation"

• Open-Ended Questions

• Affirmations

• Reflective Listening

• Summarizing

Time to let your creative juices flow! Choose ONE of the four elements of the OARS model and draw a visual representation of it. DON'T WRITE THE WORD, JUST DRAW.

There is no right or wrong drawing! This is your own, artistic/symbolic representation of either Open-Ended Questions, Affirmations, Reflective Listening, or Summarizing. (Visuals can also help us to memorize and therefore, study!)